ART AND THE CIVIL WAR
Thanks to the work of many artists both in the thick of the Civil War and in the decades following it, we have a strong visual record of that pivotal event in American history. Thi
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CITIZENSHIP: AMERICAN-STYLE
Rights and responsibilities. That's what it means to be an American citizen. In the May issue, we explore how the protections that U.S. citizens enjoy come with conditions. We've g
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CONSTITUTION: ROAD TO A MORE PERFECT UNION
In this issue, we delve into the nitty gritty of how the Constitution came to be. First, we describe the problems that the young United States was facing under the Articles of Conf
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D-DAY: TURNING THE TIDE OF WWII
You could say that the fate of the world was riding on June 6, 1944. After years of watching German troops defeat numerous European nations during World War II, the Allies were rea
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DUTY, HONOR, COUNTRY
When we think of the U.S. Army, we often associate it with the most recent war. However, the Army has a rich history that reaches far beyond current politics. As the Army has grown
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GEORGE WASHINGTON
When you think of George Washington, "war hero" and "first President" are among the first things to come to mind. But, did you know that General Washington was also a devoted famil
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GET ON THE BUS
Can you imagine not being allowed to use a public bathroom or to go to school with other children? There was a time in our country when African Americans faced this kind of discrim
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GOLDEN AGE OF THE STEAMBOAT
In the early 1800s, a new mode of travel chugged up and down America's rivers, spewing smoke and clattering loudly. Many people along the banks were frightened of these "fire boats
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HAMILTON VS. JEFFERSON: THE RISE OF POLITICAL PARTIES
It has been an exciting election year, but wait until you see this month"'s issue! Even though nearly all of the Founding Fathers were suspicious of political parties and considere
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HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD
Can you believe that the earliest movies cost only a nickel and that the first movie stars were silent? In the January 2007 issue, discover how the first, soundless motion pictures
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INTO THE WEST
It took a certain kind of person to pick up and head into the relatively unknown western frontier in the 1800s. In the January issue, we meet some of the different people who heard
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KEN BURNS'S THE WAR
Designed to be a young person's companion to Ken Burns's latest documentary devoted to World War II, the September issue introduces COBBLESTONE readers to some of the people and pl
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LOUISA MAY ALCOTT
Louisa May Alcott is a time-honored children's author who was devoted both to writing and social change. In February's issue, learn how closely the March family in Little Women is
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OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
In this exciting election year, the July/August issue of COBBLESTONE focuses on the powers and responsibilities that come with being president of the United States. See what it tak
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ROAD TO YORKTOWN
How did a small, ragtag group of rebels defeat England, a sprawling empire and world superpower? The answer rests at the final clash of the American Revolutionary War at Yorktown,
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TOUGH TIMES
Even today, when the 1930s are mentioned, most people immediately think of the Great Depression. Few Americans who lived through those years remained unaffected by the experience.
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WHO'S THE SPY
Join Ask for a dangerous game of espionage in this hush-hush issue that reveals some clever methods for keeping secrets. Create your own cipher wheel based on a design by Thomas Je
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